In the shape of a virtous dolphin with a curled up tail, this helmet masterpiece was made for Charles V around 1530 by Kolman Helmschmid in Augsburg. Blued, with a gold etching by Daniel Hopfer the elder, it is uncertain just which one of the Emperor's Garnitures this helmet is part of. Certain is only, this item is part of the Collection at the: Real Ameria in Madrid/ Spain.